Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Duty, RI

Company: Hope Nursing Home Care
Location: Chepachet
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:***RN/LPN needed in Chepatchet, for a school setting, Monday to Friday 8:15am-3:30pm******Experience with ventilation, trach, and G-tube******Competitive rates***The Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Duty is a necessary position to ensure that our clients receive complete, safe, and appropriate services in their home.Responsibilities:This position is responsible for the overall health and safety of the clientThe Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Duty is responsible for compliance with the rules and regulations related to his/her duties, the license, contract, and programmatic rules.Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.Helps teach the client and families appropriate self-care techniques, as appropriate.Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.Participates in in-service programs.Be an advocate for clients needing other community services.Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include assessments or admissions).Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person client symptoms, reactions and changes including:The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes.Stresses in human relationships between the clients and staff personnel and between clients and their families and visitors.Report any abnormality in the client's range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.Assists with the rehabilitation/habilitation of clients according to the care plan by encouraging interests and special aptitudes of the client and encouraging clients to help themselves using their own capabilities.Coordinates services with family, physicians, hospitals, specialty organizations and other disciplines providing information and instruction to facilitate care.Report complaints, incidents or concerns to Branch Manager or designee immediately. Document clearly and timely.Participates in scheduled meetings.Other duties as assigned.EB2Qualifications:Have an active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in Rhode Island.Experience in Home and Community Based Services, preferred.Pediatric Experience preferredHave significant clinical skills and experienceExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Professional demeanor and appearance.Proficient skills to promote excellent client relations and customer service.Excellent organizational and time management skillsHave reliable transportation

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